The ULTIMATE Indonesian Food Tour in Los Angeles!

Prepare banana leaves by cutting into squares and briefly heating over an open flame until pliable.

Cook rice with salt and water until fluffy, then let cool.

Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, then set aside.

Prepare sambal by blending shallots, garlic, lemongrass, and chili until smooth.

Fry the sambal mixture in oil until fragrant, then season with salt and lime juice.

Slice cucumber and boiled eggs into thin pieces.

Fry tempeh until crispy and golden, then drain on paper towels.

Assemble the nasi bungkus by placing a portion of rice on the center of a banana leaf.

Top the rice with fried chicken, sambal, cucumber slices, boiled egg, and fried tempeh.

Fold the banana leaf over the filling to create a neat package.

Secure the package with kitchen twine or string.

Repeat the assembly for remaining servings.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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